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! r r \ I ri ▼ o'» o<r *‘ THE " " í T H a s the Largest Circulation of A n y P aper In the Santlam V a lley — B25= STA YTO N , MARION COUNTY, OREGON, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1918. ¿4th. Year, No. 7. Valentine Dance Letter from Catholic Foresters Letter from Stanley L. Stewart Decided Success Big Celebration Paul Kirsch Stayton won the Catholic For esters State banner and an a re sult Sunday February 10 was a gulu day for Catholics in general in this part of Marion county. Stay ton Catholic Foresters win ning the state Banner in compe tition with all the other Courts in Oregon, were justly proud in celebrating the event in proper style. About 125 Foresters attending High Mass at 10 a. m. in a body all wearing their badges and flag floating, itt. Rev. Abbott Plu- cidus officiated at the ceremony in the morning at the church ufter which all gathered at the I. O. 0. F. Hall and enjoyed an elegant banquet given by the la- ties of the parish for the occa sion. The afternoon was given over to addresses made by prominent men of the state and church. W. F. K locker presided us toast master. The address of welcome was delivered by ltev. Lainck, to which itt. Itev. Abbott of Mt. Angel res|>onded. An eloquent appeal was made to the Catholic people by Robert Konrad Smith, Chief Ranger o f St. Francis Court of Portland to keep up the good work t»eing done for the soldier boys serving Uncle Sam and was met with hearty ap plause by.those present. The ideal speakers of the duy were the Hon. T1 os. Brown of Salem, and J. P. Morrow, State Secretary from Portland. They brought their listeners to their feet with talks of Fraternaiism a..d brotherly love. After the speaking was over all present enjoyed themselves in playing various games and singing until past midnight and even then quit reluctantly, everybody voic ing their hearty approval of hav ing had the time of their lives and one long to be remembered. The following letter written from somewhere in France and received by A. P. Kirsch a few days ago will be read with inter est by those who know Paul. Somewhere in France, Jan. 6. '18 Dear Father: 1 received your letter yester day and Frances’ today. 1 am fine and dandy and hope every body is well at home. I haven't seen much of France yet but in a good many ways it is quite nice. Nearly all buildings are of stone and lota of them quite old. It took quite a while to get onto the French money but I can count it now. When we first came here, when I wanted to buy anything I would point to it with my finger and hold out my money in the other hand ami let the clerk take what he wanted, and when the boys ask what it cost I would shake my head and say, just money. It is a lot warmer today and the snow is melting. 1 read that clipping vou sent, and 1 think the guy that printed it had the bmin fever, or didn’ t have brains enough to get the brain fever one of the two., We took a march or rather a bike the other day. We got on top o f a hill, and believe me the scenery was great. Will ciose for this time hoping to hear from home soon. Y °ur &>n. Corporal Paul M. Kirsch. 13 Aero Squadron, A. E. F. The clipping referred to was an account written by some over enthusiastic pro-German in which he overlooked the fact that the allies of this country along with us had an army in France and other sections of the world. So begun to parcel out the world to suit the Kiaser. Letter From Luther Cole Methodist Church Pastor W. J. Warren Somewhere in France, Jan. 11. Services at 11 a. m. and 7:30 Dear Folks:— p. m. Sunday School 10 a. m. Here goes for a little note, I’ m Epworth League 6;30 p. m., well and like this country just Prayer meeting every Wednes fine, Hope this letter finds you all day evening at 7:30. Meeting of the Sunday school well, and a Merry Christmas and board the second Monday o.f| a Happy New Year to all. We every month at 7:30 p. m. Of-, have some snow here now, but ficial board meeting the same, it isn’ t cold at all. well the weath er is a great deal like you have at evening at 8 o ’clock. home. Tell Carl and Roy, hello for me. Mrs. E. D. Alexander has re ceived word that her nephew, Will have to close for this time. Love to all, Hurry Nicklaus, of Iowa, who Pvt. Luther S. Cole, Co. M, visited here a couple of years ago, has arrived safely in France. 162. Inf. A. E. F. Best Up-ri-Date Outfit Just Installed Storage Battery Charger and Acetylene Welding Outfit Come and See It Have your Batteries Re-charged and all kinds o f Welding done at Chas. Cladek’s Garage STAYTON OREGON Washington, D. C., Feb. 3, ’ 18 Dear Ladies of Stay ton: Your package containing sweater, sox etc., has just been received and I want to thank you for your thoughtfulness in send ing the articles, every one of which is of great value back here where the weather is very cold compared to the mild climate of Oregon. I am glad that I am still num- l>ered as one of Stayton’s sons and that evidence of regard from the good ladies o f Stay ton is of more than ordinary value. With thanks and kindest re gards to each of you I am Very Sincerely Yours Stanley L. Stewart. Soldier Writes From England. A large crowd attended the Valentine dance given by the Patriotic League on Friday last, j The ladies in charge o f the a f - ' fair had gone to a lot o f work to make the hall attractive. Bright j red hearts of all sizes added to • the attractiveness of the room j and festoons o f green and shaded lights were also used effectively. < As usual Talmadge’s orchestra delighted the dancers and they were able to buy sandwiches i nd coffee or punch for their re freshment. League Meets Serial N o . 1148 QUALirY G0(IDS ’OR' L ess M oney M A liK E T E R IA G RO C ERY COM PANY 1 General Merchandise T H E « T O R E T H A T U N D E R S E L L S B E C A U S E IT S E L L S F O R C A S H Time Extended for The Man who Income Tax Returns Took a Chance Stayton’ s Patriotic League met in regular session Monday even The patrons o f the Star theatre Milton A. Miller, Collector of ing and audited fthe bills which , Internal Revenue for the State will witness this splendid Blue were ordered paid. o f Oregon, has been notified by Bird play featuring two of Film- Some of the members proposed the Treasury Department at dom’s Stars Franklyn Farnam sending “ our boys over there’ ’ a Washington, D. G,, that the time and Agnes Vernon, you should quantity of tobacco and sweets for filing the 1917 Income Tax see Monte when he arrives in the since they seem to derive fo Returns, including individuals nick of time proving his worth much pleasure from these. A and corporations, has been ex as a man. He effects a daring motion was made and carried tended to April 1. 1918, thus giv rescue, also borrows the picture ard a committee appointed to ing an additional month to that of a sweet faced girl whom he procure the addresses of the boys provided by the War Tax Act of thinks is the only one, but later and mail them ten packages October 3, 1917. As soon as the finds he has a rival in nobility. o f cigarettes, ore pair of wool blanks are received each corpor But that is not the worst, the en socks and two squares of ation will be notified. Collector climr.x is w hen he is falsely ar chocolate each. It was also made Miller would appreciate the early rested. Come to the Star next known that the league has don filing of returns, so that the work Saturday and see the thrilling ated $47.60 worth of materials to o f his office may not be unduly finish. Stayton Ai xiiiary A. R. C. in the congested. Sunday evening the program last month. Mrs. Luthy was will be Allen Holubar in “ The appointed to take charge of the Treason,” this picture portrays yarn on har.d and anyone wish an event of more than usual in ing to help the league with its terest. As a telegraph operator knitting may procure yarn from (Too late for last week) an opportunity for learning the her. Alfred Fox bought a young code words o f secret diploma tie There was no other business to and valuable horse o f T. J. Hill. ■ messages was offered and with come before the meeting at this Wm. Van Hhadel and sons are knowledge and working his way time. Minnie A. Luthy busy tiling or draining some of up in his calling until he reached Sec’ y S. P. L. their land, which is a very good a position of trust having the lives o f thousands o f people improvement. trusted to him. he turns traitor. Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Shelley, of See this soul stirring, heart grip Kalama, Wash., recently called ping story Sunday. among friends Hereabouts, r e -, newing old acquaintances, and The longing in the heart of a we were pleased to meet them. little Swedish girl for the freed N Ritzinger, Agnes and Edith om and opportunity of the new Highberger came home for the world: her departure from her burial of John Heuberger. cottage home,, and her subse Ben Gescher, assisted by Roy quent adventures in the land o f Orren and A. Fox, is clearing j her adoption form the theme of this butterfly picture, “ Follow some more wheat land, the Girl,” writton by Fred My- N. Ritzinger, accompanied by ton, and produced by Louis In view of the many inquiries Agnes Highberger and Katie Al- Chaudet, with Ruth Stonehouse coming to our baker about the bus, returned to Ashland Satur as his star. There are lots o f Victory bread he kindly submits day, where he is conducting a exciting things in the picture. the following formulae for the a large dairy on an alfalfa farm. Cattle thieves, Mexicans, foreign benefit o f those interested. Chas. Fisher, from Stayton. spies with incriminating docu Straight 'dough formulae for was recently employed hereabout ments, and Secret Service men Victory bread, in compliance at his trade, as Mr. Fisher is a after the spies are some of them. with the Food Administration professional butcher, and to han The ranch scenes which are truly ruling. dle and mix meat it would pay remarkable, were taken on the Amount of cereal substitutes any farmer to call on such a man largest single holding in the per gallon 2 ibs 10 oz. at sausage time. whole state of California. But Amount of salt per gal. 3 1-3 oz. come to the Star theatre next Eddie Highberger and wife “ “ yeast “ 3 1-3 “ Wednesday February 20 and see spent Friday evening at the pa “ “ sugar “ 6 the whole story. rental home. “ shortening “ 2 The amount of substitutes for white flour is derived from a 60 per cent absorption or about 13 pounds to the gallon in all. Use very little 9team in proof box. A little more size may be gotten by giving one extra punch and lengthening the time about fif teen minutes. Following is a letter received by Miss Bertha Moliett from her cousin Corp. Harry A- Rands, wbo formerly resided near Silver Creek Falls: In Active Service. Somewhere in England, , Dec. 29. 1917. Dear Cousin Bertha: Arrived 0. K. and had a fine trip, never got sick at all. We were out 15 days. Gee, but things look queer around here. It is ao different from our coun try. The people here are very glad to see us, and are very po lite. There will be no open camp for American troops while on foreign soil so our chances for seeing things will be slim I guess. We see lot9 o f soldiers from other countries here that have been at the front and it is very interesting to talk to them. We saw an old church to-day (abby) built in 907 by the Nor mans when King Alfred the Great was ruler. It Bure is great to look a t In a book inside is the kaiser’s signature written in 1907 when he visited this church. Well, we are all fine and anx ious to get the kaiser. Am feel ing swell. The weather is great. The sun has been shining bright like spring weather in Oregon. The country reminds me of Ore gon. Hope you had a merry Christ mas and a happy New Year. Christmas seemed like any other day to us. We had no feed at all but I was feeling fine and that was enough to be merry over. It is hard to tbink we are in the old country and so far from home. All the talk here is war. The people in the U. S, don’t know we’ re in the war, but we are re alizing it fast. They have Amer ican Y. M.’s here which look good to us. The Y M. and the banks here change our money into theirs. The other places wont take it We had a time at first getting the money values straightened out. Don’ t forget to write, as let ters are all welcome now. Tell all the folks hello for me and everybody. CARD OF THANKS Lovingly, Harry. My address is Corp, H. A . ' We wish to express our thanks Rands, Co. K. 162d Inf., 41st to our many friends and neigh Division, A. E. F. via N. Y. bors for their kindness during W. H. Humphreys and wife the illness and death of our be have moved here from Grants loved wife and mother. Pass and occupy the Andy Cor J. M. Alsman, nish house in the northeast part I. 0. Almsman, of town. They are parents of W. T. S. Alsman, Harry Humphreys. Mrs. Lilly M. Rucker, Mrs. Stella Brower. Mrs. Milca Roy Watson is here from Victoria, B. C., for an in J. K. Crabtree is here from definite stay at the home of her parents. Bend, Ore. Triumph Notes All Loyal women are requested to register at the Red Cross rooms Saturday between 1 and 5 p. m. Recipe for the Victory Bread BUY NOW PRICES GOING H IG H E R A Word to the Wise is Sufficient NOBGDY UNDERSELLS US W. F. KLECKER. ESTABLISHED 14 YEARS